Message board makeover...

Discussion in 'New York Jets' started by Petrozza, May 11, 2011.

  1. Petrozza

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    which board hasn't been changed?
     
  2. MadBacker Prime

    MadBacker Prime THE Dead Rabbit

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    I see no broken links there.

    It's either red envelope, red envelope w/ arrow down, or red envelope with lock.
     
  3. MadBacker Prime

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    Baseball board, and avatars and sigs board.
     
  4. Jetzz

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    Not sure I like this better than the prior one... its different though...
     
  5. MadBacker Prime

    MadBacker Prime THE Dead Rabbit

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    Why?

    The nice white background really pops, and the overall look is more modern.


    How old are you just out of curiosity?
     
  6. Petrozza

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    Thank you. They now also have the new design.
     
  7. MadBacker Prime

    MadBacker Prime THE Dead Rabbit

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    Also will you be offering membership levels or something to remove the ads that appear in-between posts?


    Like Sponsor, or something like that?



    Or have ads always appeared in the middle of pages?
     
  8. Petrozza

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    No, this ad placement is totally new. I don't plan to offer any membership levels to remove the ads, as I never intended to turn this into a pay service. The site will always be free but I do have to pay the hosting bills :)
     
  9. LWC611

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    Nicely done the board looks great!
     
  10. MBGreen

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    vCash totals are back....thanks Petro. :up:
     
  11. Rockefella

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    One thing I've seen on some sites is 'supporter' type accounts with a few priveledges:

    No advertisements
    Larger avatar
    Supporter-only subforum

    Understood if you want to keep it free and include advertisements but you could make some extra coin if you charge $15/year or so for that kind of account upgrade. As long as you keep it subtle so there is no class hierarchy crisis at least.
     
  12. MadBacker Prime

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    I think you should make money.

    I can install the membership levels for you, I know I have no problem paying. The ad free look would just be a bonus.
     
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    Apparently I'm in the minority. I liked the old board better.
     
  14. TommyGreen

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    There's just too much going on. I liked it simpler.
     
  15. GatorGar

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    I would totally pay $15/year for all that. And I don't even post that much.
     
  16. MadBacker Prime

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    Such as?


    What is going on?
     
  17. IATA

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    Agreed.

    I liked the last one we had. Simple, classy, easy to read.
     
  18. Petrozza

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    Ok, vBookie should be working now
     
  19. BroadwayAaron

    BroadwayAaron Well-Known Member

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    Yea, I'm not too sure what people are talking about in this regard. I like it, very modern.
     
  20. Dierking

    Dierking Well-Known Member

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    Me too. Not a fan of this version.
     

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